UST Department of Asian Studies

31/05/2026

An evening dose of the power of the B! 👑🌟 Reconnecting, reminiscing, and moving forward!

Last Thursday, some of our alumni currently with the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs met with Dr. Lino Baron for a delightful kumustahan dinner. Our alumni community plays a vital role in shaping the growth of our program, and the Department remains deeply committed to supporting them in their professional journeys! We are absolutely thrilled to see our young alumni making strides with relentless dedication in the field of diplomacy and international affairs! 🌏🇵🇭

Hoping to reconnect with more of our alumni very soon! Consider this your official heads-up, we’ll be in touch! 📧☕️🍻

29/05/2026

By using the film as a sociological lens, current seniors 𝗩𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗰 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘀, 𝗝𝗿. brilliantly deconstructed the deep-seated cultural shifts happening within Thai households. Their work underscores a cornerstone of modern Asian Studies: that to truly understand the geopolitical or socioeconomic landscape of a nation, we must also look at how these massive macro-shifts echo in the everyday intimate relationships of the family unit.

28/05/2026

⛪ Faith, Family, and Continuity! We celebrate with our current seniors 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮 and 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗝𝘂𝘃𝗲𝗲 𝗗𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝘇𝗺𝗮𝗻 for their successful research presentation at the annual 𝘽𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙙𝙚 𝙡𝙖𝙨 𝘾𝙖𝙨𝙖𝙨 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 2026!

The conference, which centered on the profound theme “Voices of the Poor, Voice of the Earth: Community-Engaged Research for Social Justice and Care for Creation,” was held last May 6 to 7, 2026, at the George S.K. Ty Hall, Buenaventura G. Paredes, O.P. Building. Organized by the UST SIMBAHAYAN Community Development Office and the UST Research Center for Social Sciences and Education (RCSSED), in collaboration with the Dominican Family for Justice, Peace, and Care for Creation – Philippines, the event served as a major convergence point for scholars, educators, and community leaders.

25/05/2026

Dragon Pride shines brighter than ever 🐉

With great pride and admiration, the UST Asian Studies Society congratulates our Student Awards 2026 recipients for bringing honor to the Asian Studies community through your exceptional achievements and inspiring leadership. Your hard work, resilience, and commitment to excellence embody the values of a true Thomasian. May this well-deserved recognition encourage you to continue making meaningful contributions within and beyond the University. We celebrate your success and proudly share in this moment of . Congratulations to all our awardees!

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23/05/2026

By evaluating specific waste recovery practices in Siquijor, current senior 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗰𝗼's research directly addresses how localized circular economies can reduce carbon footprints, minimize environmental decay, and protect vulnerable communities from ecological shifts. 🔄🛡️🏡

His highly interdisciplinary paper showcases a core truth in climate governance research: true environmental innovation requires looking closely at sub-national, distinct communities to see how they adapt, survive, and champion green initiatives on the frontlines of climate change!

22/05/2026

We celebrate another outstanding milestone from our alumni community! Congratulations to 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗼-𝗝𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘇 for the release of her newly published, open-access research chapter! Sofia's work brilliantly investigates how museums serve as architects of collective memory, shaping national identity during highly polarized times.

If you are interested in the fields of museum curation, memory studies, and public history, this chapter from Sofia is an absolute must-read. The whole book is now available online: https://rb.gy/vkn58e

22/05/2026

Congratulations to our current senior 𝗝𝗮𝗻 𝗭𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗮𝗻 for keeping the dragon fire alive in doing advocacy and applied research! ⚙️🔎🌏

What makes Zadie's paper so vital is her critical examination of the delicate balancing act between progress and nature. Her research serves as a stark reminder that true development cannot just be measured in factory outputs and economic GDP; it must also account for the ecological footprint left behind!

21/05/2026

Mapping the geopolitics of space security! Congratulations to our current seniors 𝗔𝘆𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗨𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘀 and 𝗛𝗮𝘇𝗲𝗹 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘇!

For decades, the global order viewed the "space race" through a Cold War lens; a binary tug-of-war between Washington and Moscow. Today, however, the center of cosmic ambition has distinctly shifted East. By analyzing China’s exploding space capabilities in direct relation to Japan's strategic counter-policies, Ayessa and Hazel put their fingers right on the pulse of 21st-century international relations!

Keep the dragon fire alive, Ayessa and Hazel! 🐉🔥

12/05/2026

Aspiring Koreanist? Curious about KONECT2025? 🤔 Let's hear from UST Asian Studies alumnus Joshia Morta and her fellow delegates regarding their educational experiences and reflections regarding South Korea! 🇰🇷

Para sa unang episode ng UP Atin ‘To: It’s K-Time series, kasali sa kwentuhang utak at puso na may K sina Krizza, Mahir, at Joshia, ang ating mga Filipino delegates sa KONECT 2025.

Samahan niyo kami as they take us through their journey from language and cultural prep hanggang sa kanilang initial experiences and reflections in South Korea! 🇰🇷

10/05/2026